The LSU men’s basketball program is actively restructuring its roster following a challenging 2024–25 season, marked by a 14–18 overall record and a 3–15 record in SEC play.
Player Departures via Transfer Portal
As of March 24, 2025, three LSU players have entered the transfer portal:
Tyrell Ward: A redshirt freshman forward who missed the entire 2024–25 season.
Corey Chest: A redshirt freshman forward who was a significant presence inside for the Tigers last season.
Mike Williams III: A guard from Baltimore who averaged 4.0 points per game this season and 7.2 points per game as a freshman.
These departures are part of the anticipated roster changes following the team’s underwhelming performance. The program is expected to continue adjusting its roster to enhance competitiveness for the upcoming season.
Recruitment Efforts and Transfer Interests
LSU is proactively engaging in the transfer market to strengthen its lineup. The team has shown early interest in several transfer players, focusing primarily on bolstering the guard positions. Additionally, there is an emphasis on acquiring players with greater size on the wings and a more dominant presence at the center position to address previous mismatches against larger opponents.
Jalen Reece’s Selection to the Jordan Brand Classic
Highlighting the incoming talent, LSU signee Jalen Reece has been selected to participate in the prestigious 2025 Jordan Brand Classic. The event is scheduled for April 18 at the CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C., and will feature top high school players nationwide. Reece, a point guard from Orlando, Florida, is ranked No. 64 in the ESPN top 100 for the 2025 signing class and No. 71 in the 247Sports.com composite rankings. His participation in this event underscores his potential to make an immediate impact at LSU.
These developments reflect LSU’s commitment to revitalizing its men’s basketball program and building a more competitive team for the 2025–26 season.
